Understanding Disease explains in simple terms how diseases occur, what the main symptoms are, and how they may affect us. Complete with illustrations, this concise guide is written for those working in alternative medicine, and those without a medical background, who want a clearer understanding of the ways in which common illnesses develop and the terms used to describe them.

" ... a major gem. With the minimum of jargon but a maximum of precision, Dr Ball runs with skill and clarity through the causes of disease, giving the main symptoms and their likely effects" - Richard Thomas, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.